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单词 tightrope walker
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tightrope walker
noun[C]
uk
/ˈtaɪt.rəʊp ˌwɔː.kər/us
/ˈtaɪt.roʊp ˌwɑː.kɚ/
apersonwhowalksalong atightrope(= atightlystretchedwireorropefixedhigh above theground), usually toentertainotherpeople:
走钢丝演员
One of thebestactsat thecircuswas anamazingtightropewalker.马戏团最精彩的节目之一是一位神奇的走钢丝演员。
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(Definition oftightrope walkerfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

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I wonder whether it is as atightropewalker, a juggler or perhaps even one of the clowns.
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Leonora looks on in mesmerized fascination at thetightropewalker.
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The house is spacious but oddly decorated: the most prominent features are a broken clock with a clown face, and a toytightropewalker.
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Leonora seems particularly drawn to thetightropewalker.
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Her father rebelled against becoming a temple priest and instead joined a circus where he worked as a trapeze artist, lion tamer,tightropewalkerand magician.
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Now we are told that that is recognised, recognised in various degrees by the tightrope walkers we have heard today.
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Entertainment in this period included hot air balloon ascents, fireworks, and tightrope walkers.
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These tightrope walkers drew huge crowds to witness their exploits.
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It regularly drew enormous crowds, with its paths being noted for romantic assignations; tightrope walkers, hot air balloon ascents, concerts and fireworks provided amusement.
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Some expert tightrope walkers can jump forward while standing on the rope without falling.
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The park used to be quite a draw, with a roller coaster, bumper cars and tightrope walkers.
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